Milk is about a basic food in our diet,
a food so fundamental that its value for our health
often goes
unquestioned. Using engaging storytelling through
endearing characters and
beautiful visuals, this documentary aims to investigate
the case for milk
as a nutritious food. Is milk good for us or not? We
interview prominent
and compelling figures in this debate, ranging from
government officials,
industry experts, biologists, anti-milk activists, raw
milk advocates and
an endearing milk-loving dairy farmer in our quest to
elucidate the matter
and illuminate lesser-known arguments about milk. As
recent food
documentaries such as Food Inc, King Corn and Fresh have
shown, our
society has a complex relationship with our food that
often goes
unexamined, perhaps to our own detriment.

The average person is increasingly socially and
politically aware, hungry
for knowledge and particularly eager to consume
information that is
presented in an entertaining manner and with a touch of
humour. This
documentary strives to deliver all of this and more,
using strong
characters to build a story. Key characters will be used
to engage viewers
in the human stories behind their views and for some,
their extensive
campaigns for change. The content will focus on Canada
and North America,
but will also make comparisons with other countries
regarding attitudes
towards milk consumption and dairy policies.